Thursday, November 17, 2011

Sonoma County Events for November 18-20, 2011


FRIDAY 11/18-20 and SUNDAY12/1-4
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical
A magical theatrical event for the whole family! This newly adapted Broadway musical is based on the beloved 1954 film & bubbles over with classic Irving Berlin songs such as "Blue Skies," "Sisters" and "White Christmas." Begin your holiday season with Roustabout Theater's Apprentice production of this heartwarming musical. Show runs: Nov. 18-20 & Dec. 1-4. 

Place: Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa Phone: (800) 838-3006 Fee: Tickets: $16-$26


Eat, Pray, Laugh - A 1-Woman Show
A wholly enlightening 1-woman show. Hilarious, inventive & thoroughly charming. Chronicling Alicia's 3-month solo trip across India, as she searched for spiritual salvation (and maybe a nice guy!), the show describes her encounters with seductive French yoga teachers, scary Indian toilets, an Italian fashion exporter with a Krishna fetish, Chabad Jews on the Ganges, and mosquitoes the size of small ponies. Ultimately, certain that her journey was not going to turn out anything like she'd imagined, Alicia discovers the true meanings of mustaches, masala chai, laughter (she's now a certified laughter yoga instructor), and lots about life & love.

Place: The Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa Time: 8pm

FRIDAY 11/18 to FRIDAY 12/23
A Christmas Story - 6th Street Playhouse
"A Christmas Story" is presented from November 18 through December 23, 2011 at the 6th Street Playhouse in Santa Rosa. Enjoy this faithful stage adaptation recalling Ralphie Parker’s holiday memories, including his obsession with receiving a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.


Place: 6th Street Playhouse Phone: (707) 523-4185

SATURDAY
Comedy Improv Theatresports - 6th Street Playhouse
Theatresports™ combines the thrill of a sporting event with the hilarity of great comedy when 2 improv teams perform in a series of challenge rounds to delight the audience & win points from judges.

Place: 6th Street Playhouse, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa Time: 8pm Fee: $14 For tickets call the Box Office: (707) 523-4185

FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Artisano at Vintners Inn
Annual Artisano partners with Vintners Inn for a two-day celebration in November. Features winemaker dinner; wine/food/art display/tasting; and, a casual harvest dinner prepared by Chef Tom Schmidt of John Ash & Co.

Place: Vintners Inn Fee: $65 to $150 depending on event(s) Time: 6:30pm Friday to 10pm Saturday Phone Number: 707-894-8500

SATURDAY
Dana Carvey at the Wells Fargo Center
Dana Carvey started by winning the San Francisco Comedy Competition while in college and went on to fame with “Saturday Night Live.” He created a multitude of zany characters—the “Church Lady,” “Hans” of the Hans and Franz body building duo, and “Garth” from “Wayne’s World.”

Place: Wells Fargo Center, 50 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, CA Fee: $69, $49, $39 Time: 8 p.m. Phone Number: 707-546-3600

SATURDAY
Tellabration!
Enjoy an evening of traditional storytelling (not reading) by 7 experienced local tellers! This annual event acquaints adults with storytelling. Recommended for teens through adults; children may are welcome if they have good attention span. Refreshments & teller CDs for sale at intermission. ASL interpreters will sign during performance.

Place: Glaser Center, 547 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Fee: free Time: 7-9 PM Phone Number: 707-540-0655

SATURDAY
Annual Wild Game Winery Dinner @ St. Francis Winery
Our annual Wild Game Winery Dinner highlights seasonal game harvested by prominent producers. Executive Chef Dave Bush has hand-selected an assortment of premium St. Francis Artisan Series wines to pair perfectly with each delicious course. Reservations required.

Place: St. Francis Winery, 100 Pythian Road at Highway 12, Santa Rosa Fee: $125/$99 Wine Club Members Time: 6:30pm Phone Number: 888-675-9463

SUNDAY
Hands-on Artisanal Cocktail Classes
.....w/ Spoonbar Mixologist Scott Beattie. Great holiday parties are much more memorable with great holiday cocktails, and we're proud to offer some stellar suggestions for your party this year. This class will essentially be a mock holiday party, scheduled conveniently just before the holidays, with a half dozen different holiday drinks on hand for guests to indulge in, including: Scott's famous Hot Buttered Rum, Classic Punch, The allspice-laden Lion's Tail, The crimson-red, Sparkling Bella Ruffina & a first of the season winter citrus cocktail. All recipes will be provided & Scott will be available to answer any questions about how to prepare the drinks. For extra fun, guests are encourages to wear an atrocious holiday sweater & there will be a contest for the worst-of-the-worst. The winner will get a free dinner for two at Spoonbar. Class includes all produce, spirits, materials, & snacks (provided by Chef Rudy Mihal of Spoonbar). Size is limited to 40 lucky guests.

Place: H2 Hotel, 219 Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg Phone: (707) 922-5251Time: 2pm-4pm Fee: $50